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Ron Howard directs science's edge where tomorrow gets built today.
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Breakthrough (2015)

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Latest Episode

Power to the People
7.047 min

Season 2 • Episode 6

Latest

Power to the People

Jun 6, 2017

The world’s electric grids are aging and vulnerable. Now, engineers are making a dangerous trek to prove there is a better way to bring power to the people.

Overview

Documentary

Providing a thought-provoking and imaginative perspective on scientific discovery as it unfolds, each episode follows scientific explorers working on cutting-­edge projects with breakthrough potential, revealing the world of tomorrow... today.

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technologyinnovation
Human ingenuityEthics of progressCuriosity as courage

Standout Aspects

Direction

Ron Howard brings narrative heat to dry science.

Production

Slick visuals make petri dishes look cinematic.

Best for:Streaming: One episode at a time—let each breakthrough marinate.·Solo: Your inner nerd deserves this solo date.
Ron Howard

Creator

Ron Howard

First AiredNov 1, 2015
StatusEnded

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitymedium
Tonemixed
Feelmedium
Seasons2·Episodes12
National Geographic

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Insight

Produced by National Geographic, this was part of their push to compete with Netflix's glossy docuseries dominance.

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